THQ has confirmed the development of a new wrestling title, WWE Day of Reckoning 2. The game is set to be published exclusively for the Nintendo GameCube.

"In designing WWE Day of Reckoning 2, we wanted to pick up the game's storyline right where we left off in the last installment, just as WWE's programming continues its storylines night after night," said Philip Holt, senior vice president of product development, THQ. "With its improved graphics, as well as enhanced fighting system for more realistic matches, WWE Day of Reckoning 2 is going to offer gamers another installment of top-notch wrestling action."

"We are thrilled to give WWE fans a solid follow-up to WWE Day of Reckoning," commented Nelo Lucich, vice president of JAKKS Pacific interactive division. "With new legends, a longer story mode and improved animation, we're expecting WWE Day of Reckoning 2 to be the most comprehensive WWE experience to date for the Nintendo GameCube."

While the publishers make bold claims, the Day of Reckoning series, developed by Japanese developer Yuke's, is one of the most respected wrestling series around. The game will be released in the fall.